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Ward vs Borough - What's the difference?

ward | borough |


In obsolete terms the difference between ward and borough

is that ward is an underage orphan while borough is a fortified town.

As nouns the difference between ward and borough

is that ward is a guard; a guardian or watchman while borough is a fortified town.

As proper nouns the difference between ward and borough

is that ward is {{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman while Borough is the area, properly called Southwark, just south of London Bridge.

As a verb ward

is to keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.

Vicinity vs Ward - What's the difference?

vicinity | ward | Related terms |

Vicinity is a related term of ward.


As a noun vicinity

is proximity, or the state of being near.

As a proper noun ward is

for a guard or watchman.

Ward vs Confines - What's the difference?

ward | confines | Related terms |

Ward is a related term of confines.


As a proper noun ward

is for a guard or watchman.

As a verb confines is

.

Ward vs Adoption - What's the difference?

ward | adoption |


As a proper noun ward

is for a guard or watchman.

As a noun adoption is

the act of adopting, or state of being adopted; voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be the same as one's own child.

Toward vs Ward - What's the difference?

toward | ward |


In obsolete terms the difference between toward and ward

is that toward is future; to come while ward is an underage orphan.

As a preposition toward

is in the direction of.

As an adjective toward

is future; to come.

As a noun ward is

a guard; a guardian or watchman.

As a verb ward is

to keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.

As a proper noun Ward is

{{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman.

Side vs Ward - What's the difference?

side | ward | Related terms |

Side is a related term of ward.


As proper nouns the difference between side and ward

is that side is an ancient city on a small peninsula on the mediterranean coast of anatolia, settled by greeks from cyme while ward is for a guard or watchman.

Ward vs Cliinc - What's the difference?

ward | cliinc |

Ward vs Parishampflash - What's the difference?

ward | parishampflash |

Ward vs Wing - What's the difference?

ward | wing |


In transitive terms the difference between ward and wing

is that ward is to fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off while wing is to throw.

In intransitive terms the difference between ward and wing

is that ward is to act on the defensive with a weapon while wing is to fly.

As a proper noun Ward

is {{surname|A=An English occupational|from=occupations}} for a guard or watchman.

Wind vs Ward - What's the difference?

wind | ward |


As a noun wind

is wind; movement of air usually caused by convection or differences of air pressure.

As a proper noun ward is

for a guard or watchman.

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